The Sun. — London, England, 1864-01-15 00:00:00

HE :MODERN AUGUSTUS, or The Lie of a I c Lif:time, in F UN This Week.—One Penny. ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN. Under the Management of Miss Louisa ryne and Mr. W. Harrison. _ _ . THIS EVENING, to commence with (11th time) an en tirely new Operetta, entitled FANCIIET ra miss Louisa. Fyne ana Mr. W. Harrison. After which, a Grand Christmas Pantomime, on a 5..;a16 unprecedented magnificence, entitled HARLEQUIN ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. Doors open at half-past Six— , ,:ommence at Seven. THEATRE ROYAL D RUR Y - L AI; E. Managers, Messrs. Edmond Falconer and F. B. Chatterton. THIS EVE VING, the Performances will commence witi the New Serio—Comic Drama, by Edmund Falconer, entitle , d IG HT AND .MORN. Principal charaicters by Mr. and P h elp i s upported by Mews. Ryder, Raynor, Ftzjames, Misse s R. Leclercq, Ati on, and Heath. To conclude ith the new Grand Christmas Comic Panto mime of SIN If. U 'UBE SAILOR ; or, The Seven Wonders of th World. -Clowns, Messrs. H. Bolero and C. Lauri ; I; arlequins, v.efurs. Cormack and S. Saville ; Pantaloons, Messrs. W. A.. Barn s and J. 5i orris ; Columbines, Mad ',me .Bo!eno and it Gunniss. Prices as usual. Box Office open from 10 till 5 daisy. OYAI. LYCEUM THEATRE. IV Under the Sole Management of Mr. Fechter. BEL DE NIC.SIO (a Triumphant Success) will be repeated Every Evenitq ; during the Week. TIIIS EVE NANG, the performance will commence with a New and Original Farce, entitled THE LOST CHILD : ltessrs. IL Wi ddicombe, Shore, Garden, F. Charles Collet,et Moreland - Mi sees Percy, Pauline LeJlerci, Wood, M an d Miss E. Lavenu. A.ter which, at Eight o'clock, BEL DEMONIO, a Love otor y, in Twelve Tableaux, taken from Stendhal's Italian Chrt nicle ," by Mr. John Brollgpalll. Principal charac , eity Mr. Pechter, supported by Messrs. Jordan, Charles, onwhi-im I'mery, Raymond, Moreland, Smith, Clifford, 4..,.•Jett, Sims ; Miss Kate Terry, E. Lavenu, Mrs. Lee, and 11158 Elswort hy. The Public are entreated to take notice that No Charge is made to the occupants of Boxes, Box-places, or Stalls, either for play bills or for the safe keeping of hats and cloaks, and {iat the attendants in all parts of the house are forbidden to )ceive any gratuities whatever. Box-olice open daily from 11 to 5. Commence at 7. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET.— Sol:e Lessee and Manager, Mr, Buckstone. T HIS EVENING, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN : Messrs. Bothern, Bnokstone, Chippendale, Braid, Gordon, Rogers, Clark, Cullen_tord, &c. ; Mesdames Angel, Snowden, Terry, Lindley, Hill, &c After which, KING ARTHUR ; or The Days and Knights of the Round Table. Messrs. C , lipnendaie, Compton, Braid, Clark, Rogers, Tilbury, &c. ; Mesdames L. Keeley, Brough, Wright, Terry, Lindley, Rogers, &c. Commence at 7. R OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.--. Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EVENING, DONNA DIANA. After which, HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER; or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe and Had so Many Children she didn't snow what to do. EW THEATRE-ft° YAL, Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. THIS EVENING. THE MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL : Mr. J. L. Toole, to Eight, the New Drama of LEAH : Miss Bate man, supported by Messrs. Arthur Stirling, R. Phillips, 811- 1n2, - ton, Stuart, Stephenson, Eburne ; Miss H. Simms, and Mrs. Billing - ton. To conclude with LADY BELLE BELLE; or, Fortnnio and his Seven Alagi3 Men. Messrs. J. Clarke, lt. Phillips, Stephenson ; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly, Miss _Patti Josephs, Miss L. Laidlaw, Miss Seaman. Commence at 7. LEAH,EVERY NIGHT. l‘litShSe 91st a T p E pe N a l ra A n N. ceo — f LthEeAgrH.T great t — Tr zis EVENING, cActress Miss BATEMAN. in the character of LEAH. In consequence of the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso nation of the principal character in the new Five Act Drama of LEAH has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce that it will be performed EVERY EVENING until further notice. R OYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE. under the Management of Mr. B. WEBSTER. G t4:A.T ATTRACTIoN.—First Week of Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES MA PHEWS.—Mr. J. L. Toole as Mrs. Brown, Mr. ?hel f s. Mr. Fechter, and Lady Andley every evening. 1853; or, the Sensations of the Past season, until further notice. Among the artistes who will appear here are Mr. Benjamin Webster, Mr. J. L. To ,le, Mr. Paul Bedford. and Mr. Charles Mathews ; Mrs. Stirling. Mrs. Frank Mat thews, Miss Cottrell, Miss Wentworth, Miss l'anny Josephs, and Mrs. Charles Mat! sews. - - THIS 14;VENING. and during the Week, at 7, THE ADVENTURES OF A LOVE LETTER; COOL AS A CITCUnBER ; and 1863; or, THE SENSATIONS OF THE PAST SEASON. "ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Manager, Mr. W. H. Swanborougt. THIS EVENING, ORANGE BLOSSOMS : Miss K. Carson. Atter which, the Grand Christmas Burlesque, ORPHEIJ AND KURY OWE : Messrs. Honey, Wood, James Fenton, Mesdames Swanborough, Marie Wilton, Hughes, &o. Followed by MARGATE SANDS. To conclude with TURN HIM OUT. Commence at 7. THE THIRD EDITION OF " THE SUN," Containing - the Latest SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, San be had Every Evening* of G. R. GLKNIE, NEWS AGENT, No. 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park, MOTT WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. 1 riM DAY.—Morning, 66. 25m.—Afternoon, 6h. 48m. 0- KO rao - vr.-Morning, 7d. lOna.—Afternoon, 7h. 36m. The Weather—Sun Office, Jan. 15, 1864, ---~- THERMOMETER. This day at Two o'clock .. 42 Barometer-30.32. Wind—N..E.; moderate, and hazy. Ut i t, Itie n "fir CM,* ir.4l/4•9 sone. LONDON, FRIDAY, JAN. 15, 1864. Excepting, of course, as it usually happens, the parties most nearly concerned in the affair, tAiere must be a very general concurrence of °pillion in Mr. FREDERICK PEEL'S observation respecting the American. war, when addressing Ms constituents last Wednesday, he remarked that " to a bystander it would appear that that dreadful war must have created a gulf between the Northern and the Southern people more impassable than the widest seas or the loftiest mountain barriers by which Nature e.ver separated one people from another, and that the alternative of the war must be subjugation or seprAration." As regards the truth of this opinion there can be little question. Union is at an end, and for ever, No future amalgamation of interats or opinions is in any way possible, and the subjugation of either side is, considering their antecedents, their spirit, and their inherent deter mination of character, equally unlikely. The war may be persevered in with a cruel persistency till the best blood of the entire nation is poured forth like water, but with the progress of time, and the expenditure of men and treasure, reconciliation, as 10. painful experience fully demonstrates, becomes not nearer at hand, but further off than ever. What will be the result of the painful difficulty P Will the good sense of the leaders of either side at length avail to arrest the fratricidal strfe ? Alas, in the din of battle, and the fierce conflict of violent demotions, the still small voice of truth and justice cannot make itself heard. Will not some friendly arbitration, even now at the eleventh hour, interfere to put a stop to this internecine struggle ? Were the war one for the abolition of slavery, which it is not, even that im portant benefit, as Mr. PEEL justly remarked, bight be purchased too dearly. Even the sacred rights of liberty could hardly sanc tion so much outpouring of the blood of friends and fellow citizens, still less then is that dreadful antagonism justified by the fanatical adherence to the fancied rights of unity. Unity between the North and-South is at an end for ever. They may hereafter be better friends, and . emulate each other in the career of mutual advance. meat, but, as Mr. PEEL truly observes, they are henceforth divided by barriers " more impassable than the loftiest mountains, or the widest seas." M. BISMARK'S fortunes seem going from bad to worse, each fresh intelligence appears to communi cate some fresh disaster, or some aggravated annoy- The Chamber of Deputies are fulfilling their promise of contending to the utmost of their power against the Ministerial innovations, and their last exploit in this line is worthy of notice. They have jast taken into consideration the Government pro posal for the Military Budget- The sum demanded was 5,500,00 thalers, a very large majority re jected the Ministerial project. This must have been very disheartening to the Cabinet, following as it ante. ,c ,sely does on the negative put on the request for a loan. Altogether it would be difficult to say in sx hat more decided manner the Chamber could put I , veto on all the wishes and suggestions of the Government. Another attempt was also fatal to the Ministers, the proposal that the Chamber slar.uld grant the expenses, as an extraordinary cr edit was lost by 280 to 35. It is puzzling to think what course will be taken by the Cabinet in consequence of these adverse decisions. It is im possible that they can go on like this much longer, as they have not yet succeeded in passing any measure of importance, notwithstanding that the Deputies and themselves seem to be d'accord as regards the German question of supremacy. This knotty point of controversy is not likely to be speedily terminated, or happiiy adjusted, as far as present appearances would demonstrate. The French Circular Note to the German States does not tend to enlightcn us very much, though it is couched in terms anything but flattering to the framers of the famous treaty of 1852. This is called an " impotent work," which is a significant phrase enough, and must be any thing bat satisfactory to Earl RUSSELL. The same note refers to the notion of a. Conference on the Schleswig-Holstein question, but holds out no hope of its being practicable. The suggestion that the Diet must be represented would very likely prove fatal to its establi6hment, because it is not probable that they would consent to their claims being again settled by the foreign Powers of Europe. Earl RUSSELL'S despatch to the Federal Diet of the 31st, of December seems to enter into minute par'dculars. 11:8 lordship is generally great in writing, and in this instance does not appear to )aave departed from the rule. Of course he makes allusion to the very strange course which some of the States have thought fit to adopt, in espousing the cause of the Duke of A UGITSTENBUIt G. After citing some modifications proposed by Austria and Prussia Lord RUSSELL speaks out boldly as to the opinions of his own Cabinet. He says that the Government of the QUEEN cannot admit the justice of these views, and distinctly states that the right of King CHRISTIAN cannot be based upon the fulilment of the London Treaty. This is the proper way of treating the question, for while it is an un doubted fact that all the cavilling about the treaty not being complied with in all its terms is but a subterfuge, still it is as well to meet these demurrers upon their own ground. It can thus be proved how fallacious are their arguments, and how untenable their demands. Very true are the reflections made on the encroaching nature of the Federal claims, and all must concur in the force of the query here put in the name of Den- mark, wishing to know how Denmark can rest assured that the last concessions have been made. This passage in the despatch of Earl RUSSELL is worthy of especial notice, and may be regarded by Denmark as an encouragement to opposi :ion, rather than an approval of a cautious and tame lice of action. "If her independence is to be preserved, it would be better that she should now offer resistance than allow herself to be weakened by perpetual conces sions." Had Earl RUSSELL always adopted this wise line of argument, and consistently throughout the course of the fitful struggle maintained this resolute demeanour, such words as these from the Foreign Secretary of England might have had a moot important effect on the state of affairs, and controlled the destiny of the assailed states. As it is, it is to be feared that too much latitude has been given to the aggressive demands of the Diet. Finally, Earl RUSSELL demands in the interests of peace that a Conference should be held either in Paris or London to settle these dif- ferences between Germany and Denmark, and also that the status quo be kept until the conclusion of the Conference. The reasons which call for this , are ably put forth, and it would be well if due at tention were paid to them. As Earl RUSSELL emphatically remarks, it is most essential that these disputes and differences should not be left to the arbitrament of war. A heavy re sponsibility will rest on those who wilfully ne glect this warning, and persist in pursuing a line of policy which will infallibly bring destruction to the peace and prosperity of an ancient and independent Monarchy of Europe. The course now pursued by the Federal Diet is a most suicidal one, and cannot fail in the long run to bring discredit upon all those who uphold its advocacy and sanction its adoption. The approaching session of Parliament may have aroused Earl RUSSELL to a conviction of his former shortcomings in this affair, or he may at last be convinced of the necessity of doing something to check the grasping conduct of the Federal Diet; at all events his last despatch is a very good one, and seems to exhibit something of the conception of the propeo course to be followed by a great Power in the face of such an emergency. It will be for tunate for the interests of many, if the wise counsel and earnest exhortations therein advocated find favour with those to whom they are addressed. The appeal made by the Earl of S}LAFTESBURY through the medium of the daily press on behalf of the Ragged School Union will hardly be read with indifference. However much opinions may differ with regard to the noble earl's theological tenets or political views, all creeds and parties must unre servedly acknowledge the deep debt of gratitude due to him for his efforts on behalf of the poor. It is owing to his undaunted and persistent efforts, in spite of opposition, ridicule, and denunciation, that our factory operatives are preserved from the pro. tracted and exhausting amount of labour to which the cupidity of employers at one time subjected them. He it was who rescued women and children from the mine, who secured to them also the privi lege of rest. He it was who was among the first to seek out some way by which the poor waifs and strays of our civilisation might be brought safely to shore, while wise men were contending over the merits of arbitrary and impracticable systems, and straining after an impossible perfection. Years have rolled away since the question of educating the masses first rose into social importance, and its ur gency was generally recognised ; years that have passed over the heads of the little ones whose train ing was then for the first time discussed, convert ing them into men and women, developing them into—what ? It is a question that in thousands of cases must receive a painful answer; it is a question that in thousands mere, thanks to the training of ragged schools, refuges, and homes, may gain a satisfactory reply. The rudiments of education, which in most instances is all that these desultory ill-fed children receive, cannot, it is true, do much of themselves, though they open the gateways of knowledge and dissipate a little that dark cloud of ignorance which is in itself the handmaid of crime. It is the moral teaching, the training, the discipline that is of so great volue, the chance it affords to these poor little wayfarers to set thair feet on a now and straightipath, to escape from the sin and wretch edness with which they are too often surrounded. When we think of the hundreds of thousands who have passed through the ragged schools since their establishment, of the numbers instructed in the means of gaining an honest living; of the troops of little shoeblacks gathered from the Arabs of the streets and lanes; of the bands sent across the seas TliE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 15, 1864. to found flourishing families in other countries, of the well-trained servitors who hold respectable posi tions ; when we see all this, and ask ourselves what these boys and girls might have become had they been left entirely to the evil influences which surrounded them, we shall appreciate in some degree the good effected by the Ragged School Union. While it was still matter of dis cussion under what form of national educatio❑ the lower strata of our population should be reached, before it was decided whether that education should be gratuitous or paid for, secular or religious, our ragged school teachers set to work. In waiting for these various questions to be settled, for the claims of conflicting interests and prejudices to be recon ciled, they resolved to do what they could in the least expensive, least exclusive, and simplest man ner. That " Union," which has now become a re cognised element in our community, was at first but an uncertain and isolated movement ; but where poor rooms and scanty accommodation were once forced to content teachers and pupils, we now see substantial buildings, bearing on their front that title which might well surprise a stranger— " Ragged Schools." The work they hove accom plished is beet told in the words of Lord SHAFTES. BURY'S appeal. He says :—" We show our success by quoting the opinions of the magistrates, of the police—by citing the diminished records of juvenile delinquency; by stating the numbers we have sent to her MAJESTY'S colonies; and, specially, by re ferring to the thousands we have placed in trade and domestic service, whose conduct both justifies and repays the care their friends have bestowed upon them." In another aspect of the case, Lord SHAFTESBURY justly considers the ragged school system is of considerable benefit to the public at large. It unites in the ranks of its teachers per sons of the most varied classes and positions, bind ing them together by the one common bond of sympathy and fellow . labour. As a proof of this, Lord SHAFTESBURY cites a memorial addressed to him some few years back, which was signed by 2,300 male and female ragged school teachers. " The memorialists represented 175 different call ings, passing through every gradation of society, from persons of independent incomes, to the dock yard labourer and the wretched needlewoman. Such a combination, he adds, was never before seen in any nation of the world, and it proves how widely and how deeply the need of these institutions is felt." The state of affairs which the noble president of the Union brings before our notice is, therefore, to be deeply regretted, and we cannot but hope that the prompt liberality of the public will do forth with something to remedy it, It seems that the society has suffered severely from its efforts to keep up the schools during the period when the distress in Lancashire diverted so much of the national charity from its accustomed channels. So low have its funds fallen, that at the beginning of last month the balance at the bankers amounted to no more than six shillings ! This statement is made on indisputable authority, therefore we cannot hope that the case has been overstated. As a further incentive to public benevolence, it may be men tioned that 27,000 destitute children are educated in these schools. Let us consider what a vast and formidable army of criminals and outcasts is hero ! How heavily shall we be taxed by their sins and their vices. Assuredly, as THOMAS Hoop's labourer sings, the money saved upon their early training will be demanded with heavy interest for the gaol, the hospital, the workhouse, to which their future steps will most probably lead them. Surely, then, this appeal will not be made in vain, but help will be forthcoming for this great and good work, whether from regard to the interests of justice and order, or from feelings of common humanity. The Plot against the Emperor of the French TO THE EDITOR OF THE BUN. SlR,—Accusations of every description have been, since the arrest of four Italians in Paris charged with an attempt against Louis Napoleon, heaped on me by the organs of the French Government, and repeated by the English press. It has always been my known habit not to dis cuss accusations put forth against me by avowed enemies, and I feel a special dislike to do so when the accusations come from the agents of a man who, as far as in him lies, is by mere brutal force depriv ing my country of the unity which she claims, and making Rome the basis of operation of the bri• gandage infesting the South of Italy. Yielding, however, to solicitations of dear Eng lish friends, I do declare, — That I never did instigate anybody to kill Louis Napoleon ; That I never did give to any man bombs, air-guns, revolvers, or daggers for that purpose; That Trabuco, Imperatori, and Saglio are entirely unknown to me; That, therefore, the meeting summoned at Lu gano, the absurd place of sub - lieutenant given to Imperatori in a brigade of four men, and the giving of the photographs to the wen, are absolutely false hoods; That my photographs with my autograph at the bottom, are sold for the " Venice Emancipation Fund," at the office of the Unita Italiana, at Milan, and elsewhere ; That no letter, with or without money, has ever been addressed by.me to Greco in Paris. Greco I know. Hundreds, I might say thousands, of young men belonging to our national party of action are known to me. Greco is an enthusiastic patriot, who took an active part in the enterprises of 1860 and 1861 in the South of Italy; and he has had, as such, contact with me. Any note of mine in his possession, if there be any, must, however, belong to at least nine or ten months ago. Enough in reply to accusations hitherto merely grounded on French police reports. I am, Sir, yours faithfully, Jan. 14. JOSEPH MAZZINI. KILLING NO MURDER, TO THE EDITOR OF THE BUN. SIR,—In my communication of Tuesday last I pointed out the startling and unintelligible fact that there is actually a modern statute made in England in the year 1840. the main object of which is to enable a couple of country ma gistrates, aided by a couple of country doctors, to reverse, of their own authority, the verdict of a jury and the sen tence of a judge in a case of murder; to dictate to the Sovereign and Government of the country how they shall act in the premises ; to exempt a deliberate wilful murderer• from the penalty of his guilt, and thus to imperil the life of every man, woman, and child in the country. The late Joseph Hume once exclaimed, " Thank God we have a House of Lords I" The Lords of old exclaimed on a me• morable occasion, " We will not alter the law of England!" Where were the Lords in 1840, and what were they think ing of not to meet this monstrous Act with the solemn pro test of "Leger Anglise nolumus mutari ?" To give immu nity to murderers is notoriously to hold out a bounty and a temptation to commit the crime of murder. The corres pondence between the Home-office and the judge who tried Townley brings out this defect in the law with astounding clearness. For it seems these country justices, of the class who have become famous for the invention of "justice's justice," with a couple of country medical prac titioners, have not only set aside the verdict of the jury and the sentence of the judge, and dictated to the Government and the Crown, but have virtually extinguished Lunacy Commissioners. The Commissioners consider that the prisoner, George Victor Townley, " was justly convicted." They also consider that "he continues now in the same mental state as when he committed the murder and under went his trial." But directly the two justices and the two doctors give their certificate under this monstrous act of 1840, away goes the verdict of the jury, with the sentence of the judge, and the report of the Lunacy Commissioners. The judgment of the Sovereign, the Home Secretary, and their legal advisers, are all null and void in the presence of this august and self-constituted tribunal, consisting of la belle alliance of a brace of country magistrates with a brace of country doctors, " Oh, reform it altogether I" says COIkIMON SENSE. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] THE PRINCIPALITIES. BUCHAREST, JAN. 14. Notwithstanding the protest of the Porte made in conjunction with the Cabinets of London, Peters burg, Vienna, and Berlin, against the accumulation of the monastic property, the Chamber unanimously maintains its former vote )n the subject. SPAIN. MADRID, TAN. 14. Certain advantages halve been granted to the troops serving in San Dotnrigo. A.III E RI C A. QUEINS TOWN, JAN. 14. The Inman steamship Edinburgh from New York on the 2d inst., arrived here at 6.20 a.m. to day, with 101 passengers and 537,876 dollars in specie. She landed 18 pasengers, and proceeded at 6.30 a.m. THE NEW FRET CH CARDINAL. The ceremony of confering the Cardinal's hat upon Monseigneur Bonwchose took place yester day. The Cardinal Lavin; addressed the Emperor, his Majesty replied as folows : " I have r easo n to say that honours ar e h eavy burdens imp ose d u pon us by Providence, which in creases duties in proportion to rank. I often ask myself, therefore, if good is not as great a tribula tion as ill fortune. But our guide and support is religious faith coupled with political faith, confidence in God, and confidence in a mission to accomplish. You may be astonished, as I am, to see at so short an interval men, hardly escaped from shipwreck, again call winds and tempests to their assistance, God protects France too visibly to permit the spirit of evil to once more call forth agitation. The scope of our Constitution is widely marked out, Every honest man can feel himself at ease within its bounds. Nearly every one can have the opportunity of expressing his ideas of controlling the acts of the Government, and of taking an equit a bl e part i n public affairs. Exclu sion no longer ex i s t s . The clergy are not on ly a t liberty to occupy themselves wth religious ques tions, but eminent chiefs still find legitimate place in the highest body of the State, into which you will bring a spirit of conci:iation, which does not separate the cause of religion from that of country ; a spirit of tolerance, which attracts and persuades, and a love of country, which serves to draw closer those separated by difference of opinion." ALARMING RUMOURS IN PARIS. PARIS, JAN. 14. It is asserted that great irritation prevails in high quarters, on account of tho discussions of the Address. Fears are entertained lest some violent measures be taken against the Corps Legislatif, FRANCE. BOURSE, ha. 14.—The announcement of the issue of the Loan has produced but little impres sion. The market has been firm, and in the business done there has been a slight improvement in prices, Threes, for the Account, being now at 66fr. 80c. Mobilier have advanced to 1,035 fr. Railway Shares quiet, but up to the present time juices well main tained. The market closed as follows : 41 per Cents .. 95 Do. end month.... 3 per Cents Do. end month 66 65 Credit Mobilier 1020 Do. end month 1025 Bank Shares 3300 Credit 1' oncier 1230 Roman Italian Loan 6B 55 Do. end month 69 New ditto .. 68 Do. end month.... Russian Austrian Spanish Threes 5O Home Debt Deferred RAIL Orleans Northern New ditto Lyons and Mediterranean New ditto SJuthern ...... Western Eastern .......... Sardinian ........ Austrian ........ Lombard North of Spain Saragossa ............. Ditto to Barcelona 'A.YB. Cash. Account,. 993 75 .. 992 50 948 76 .. 950 935 - .. 940 895 - - 655 - .. 657 60 616 - .. -- 480 - .. 478 75 385 - 385 - 390 - 395 - 618 75 .. 620 - 501 25 .. 602 50 590 - 591 25 282 50 .. 282 60 PRUSSIA. BERLIN, Jan, 14. The North German Gazette declares that it has authority for contradicting the report in circulation in the country that the Goverment was bankingnegotiat eof the Crown. The houaes for a loan, to be c in o g nt w rit i c t ed in rt a the nan semi official journal admits that off ers h ave b een re c e ived contracted e from large banking houses, both in Prussia and in other parts of Europe, but no negotiations had been engaged in. BANK OF TRANCE. TELEciRAM.] rREUTER's The following is the account for the month ending Thursday, Jan. 14:— Assns. P. C. Cash and ingots .. 51,086,266 99 Cash at the branch-banks •• • • • 117 940,743 •• • . Bills due to be paid to-day,. 552,903 82 Bills becoming duo in Paris • • • • 428,083,025 46 Bills in the branch-banks • • • • • • 323,566,918 Advances on coin and ingot s 13,172,200 Do in the branch. banks • ‘. •• • • • • 2,106,200 Do on French securities 25,566,209 Do in the branch-banks 18,815,650 Do on railway shares and bold s .. 42,289,500 Do in the branch-banks 29,417,700 Do on Credit Foncier Bonds ~ • • 480,600 Do in the branch-banks • • 456 000 • • • Do to State by treaty, 1847 60,000,000 .. Rentes of the reserve-fund .. 12,980,750 14 Rentes, disposable funds • . .. 37,087,361 86 Rentes iinmobilised (law of Jute, 1857) .. 100,000,000 Hotel and furniture of the Batik .. 4,000,000 Real property of branch-bauk s .. 5,993,150 Expenses of administration • 2,657,645 Sundries • • 3,650,945 16 1,277,210,690 88 LIIIILLITIES. 500,000 Profits to be added to Cap; a 1 (Alt. 8 of Rl9 887 56 Capital of the Bank, law June 9, 1857) • 3, - - , .. .. • 12,980,750 14 Reserve-fund .. „ „ .. • 9,125,000 New Reserve .. . .. 00 000 Reserve-immobiliere • • • .. 4,0 , .. • • Notes to bearer in circulation in Paris and . go 825 813,4 , the branch-banks • . . • • • 4,074,204 83 Do. to order (Post-bill 8) • • ** 2,811,566 Bills payable at sight .. • • 49 , 759,063 45 .. 182, Ace. cur, of Treasury Creditor • • • • 137,491.717 40 Various accounts current .. • • • • 22, 306 , 960 Do. branch-banks .„ • • • 6,251,395 76 Dividends to be paid .. • • • ' 8,958,361 97 Arrears of values deposited • • • • 3,901,340 20 Discount, interest, and expenses •• '' 3,078,997 61 Re-discounts of the last half-year • • Surplus of pleat not dieturbed ••• •• • 13 , 161 , 628 96 Sundries .. - - • • • • 1,277,210,690 88 CAVALRY HORSES OF THE FEDERAL ARMY.— in the six mont h s May military operatic:mu of 1863, calls attention to the waste and Gen. H a !l ee k, i n his report to the President on the destruction of cava l ry horses in the service. In the Army of the P otomac, he says, the cavalry men presen t for duty t o October, 1363, have aver a g ed from 10,000 to 14,000; the issues of cavalry h orses for the There aro, he say same period h ave amounted to no less than 35,078. Adding horses captured f rom the eaeoly , and taken from the citi zens, there h as b een an average remount every two months. cavalry, and at th e same rate tie the Army of the Potomac they l N%ill requir e t h e issue in the present year o f 435,000 cavalry horses. General Halleck observes that so me imme diate .and efficient remedy is required. no adds, "Pro bably the principal fault is in the treatment of their horses by tho,cavalry soldiers. Authority should therefore be given to dismount and transfer to the infantry service every man whose horse is through his own neglect or fault rendered unfit for service. The same rule might be applied to cavalry officers who fail to maintain the efficiency of their regiments and companies. The vacancies thus created could be filled by cor responding transfers from the regular and volunteer infantry." -- - Her Majesty's New Paddle Yacht Alberta. The Alberta commenced her trial some time since at Portsmouth, but, as will be remembered from our reports of the trial at the time, it was not concluded, owing to the breakir.g down of one of her paddlewheels. Yesterday, the necessary repairs and strengthening of her wheels having been com pleted, and the tide serving for the purpose, the Alberta completed her trials, under the superinten dence of the port officials, preparatory to being pronounced ready for the service of her Majesty. At 12.30 p.m. she steamed out of the harbour, the weather being very thick at the time, and creating most serious doubts whether the trial could take place. On reaching the trial ground in Stokes Bay the marks on shore could barely be distinguished, but soon afterwards the atmosphere clearing a little, the yacht was at once put on the " mile," and six runs at full boiler power were obtained, with the follow ing results : • No. of Time. Speed of Ship. Steam. Vacuum. Revolutions run. m. s. Knots. lb. of engines. 1 3 49 15'721 27 271 49 2 4 16 11063 28 261 47 3 3 48 15 . 789 28 276 49 4 4 . 7 14.575 8 0 ... 276 49 5 341 15 . 2.9 28 27; 49i 6 4 10 14'400 28 29i 49 The first mean speed of these runs was, i❑ knots, 14.892, 14926, 15.182, 15.432, and 15.344 ; the second means were, 14.909, 15'054, 15 . 307, and 15.388. The mean speed of the yacht at full power, with and against the tide and wind, was exactly 15.164 knots. At half boiler power, so far as could be managed by shutting off half the boilers, the following results were obtained :—First run, 3min. 45sec. : speed 16 knots; second run, 4min. 43sec. ; speed, 12.721 knots ; third run, 3 min. 49sec. ; speed, 15.720 knots ; fourth run, 4min. 49sec. ; speed, 12.631 knots. The first means of these give 14360 knots, 14.221 knots, and 14 . 176 knots, second means, 14.291 ; knots and 14.148 knots and mean of means, 14.219 knots. In making the circles the results were as follows : With full power, starboard helm, halt circle, lmin. 26sec. ; full do., 2min. 58sec. ; port helm, half circle. lmin. 28sec. ; full do., 2min. 30sec. The angle of the rudder was in both instances 241 deg. With half-boiler power the circles were made with the results as follows :—Starboard helm, half circle, lmin. 59sec.; full do., 3min. 10,sec. Port helm, half circle, 1 min. 37sec. ; full do., 3min. 3sec. The helm in both cases had an angle of 251 deg. The machinery worked admirably—we might almost say better than any yet seen afloat. The speed of the yacht as attained yesterday, which was really under the most favourable possible circumstances of wind and weather, does not, however, at all correspond with the power developed by her en gines. A fair rate of speed was certainly obtained, but this was only done by the power and effi ciency of the yacht's engines, and not at all by her form of hull. On the contrary, it is almost impos sible to imagine a vessel to perform duty as the Queen of England's yacht more unsuited for the purpose. She has been built, according to Admi ralty designs, to ply between Osborne and the main land with a less rolling motion, a less draught of water, and a greater amount of deck and cabin ac commodation than is now possessed by the screw yacht Fairy. In all these very desirable qualities the Alberta falls far short of the Fairy. The Alberta is not fast under steam; she has very scant accommodation, indeed, on deck or below, and she draws far too much water to allow her to supersede the Fairy for general work in her Majesty's service, for the Trinity-pier in Cowes-harbour, or for Osborne-pier. Yesterday was a day of smooth water and very little wind, but the sea curled up under the Alberta's bows, when at the measured mile, nearly level with her upper deck, while at the same time a sea followed on each quarter almost sufficient to break over the ship, and under full speed the after deck is continually swamped with the sea flung on board. The Alberta, in fact, is nothing more than a thing without form, driven through the water by tremendous engine power, but not worthy the position of a yacht for her Majesty's private service, and a perfect disgrace to her designers. Had she been designed for any other purpose than for the Queen's private use our criticisms would have been far more severe. IRONMASTERS' QUARTERLY MEETING. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday Evening. The second of the meetings of the ironmasters of this district was held in this town this afternoon. The attendance was one of the largest that has been seen for many years, and was composed of a section of all those who are in any way interested in the trade. The distant iron-producing districts were well represented, as were also the shippers and home consumers. From 2to half-past 3 o'clock the hall was crowded, and considerable animation was mani fested. The amount of business transacted was not on a par with this, but that it is to be traced to the fact of many of the ironmasters not being in a posi tion to accept more orders in addition to those they have on their books; otherwise the demand for bars to-day was so considerable that large orders would undoubtedly have been given if buyers could have insured their speedy execution ; but such is the con dition of the trade at this moment that many con sumers and others have orders out, and are unable to get the iron delivered. But, notwithstanding the existence of this peculiar, indeed it may be said ex ceptional, condition of the trade, there was a very good amount of business done, much more than could have been anticipated, looking at the very large quantity of finished iron which had been previously sold. Perhaps that which mainly contributed to draw together so large an assembly was a desire to ascer tain the feeling of those who are engaged in the trade, and to gather if possible some idea 'relative to the future of juices. On that subject the tone of the ironmasters was full of confidence, and that was borne out by the eagerness displayed on the part of some buyers who were present to increase their orders; to such an extent was this, that a further advance in prices was much discussed, but checked by the leading members of the trade. As to the tenour of the latest advices from America there is no doubt whatever iron is to be had for shipment to that quarter at any price, and some of the Liverpool houses have offered contracts to makers of finished iron which would keep them engaged during the greater part of the year. In such circumstances, it is no wonder that this meeting was characterised by a marked and unusual buoyancy. The transactions in pig iron were on a moderate scale; consumers would not go beyond £4 10s, or at moat L 4 12s 6d for hot-blast iron, all mine; and, as most of them were well bought prior to the last rise in the price of the finished commodity, they will be content to use up their stocks,and whatever sup ply is not yet delivered before extending their pur chases. The quantity of pig-iron used is, however, very large at this moment, and in less than a month consumers will again have to come to the market, and in all probability have to pay an advance on the present price. The cold-blast iron is firm at 1:5 10s. Ironstone, the yield of the district, is in good de mand, at advancing prices, and a considerable quantity of foreign ore is coming in. . The spirit which characterised this meeting at the commencement was maintained to the close. In that respect it is a long time since such a quarter day has been experienced. On reference to the earnings of the thick coal colliers mentioned in the report of the Wolver hampton meeting, it was not intended to convey the idea that the rate of wages is lbs. per day, it being in fact 55., but that the men may and do earn from is. 6d. to 10s. at the advanced teale. After the meeting the members of the association and some of their friends dined at the Hen and Chickens Hotel. A COLOSSAL MAF oF CHINA! 201) YEARS OLD. —The Museum of Prague has just received a va luable gift , consisting of a colossal map of China, com posed of eight l ar g e rolls of p a p er, neatl y fittin g each other. This work was executed in the 17th century by some Catho lic missionaries, under the Emperor Kang-Hi. The Chevalier Lipowski purchased it lately during his stay in China of a family which had been mined by the war. BIRD MUSIC ON THE PIANO.—Herr Golmich* has issued, through the house of Spina, at Vienna, a very clover four-hand composition for the pianoforte, called "Les Petites Fauvettes," which seeks to imitate the singing of various birds. HER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, JAN. 14. Her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses Prin cesses Helena and Beatrice, attended by Lady Churchill, the Hon. Mrs. Bruce, Col. the Hon. Sir C. B. Phipps, Col, Sir T. M. Biddulph, and Dr. Hozlmann, arri‘cd at Osborne yesterday afternoon at 10 minutes before .5 o'clock from Windsor Castle. The following bulletin was yesterday exhibited at Marlbbrough House : " Frogmore, Jan. 14, 10 30 a.m. "Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales is progressing most favourably. " The infant Prince continues in perfect health. " ARTHUR. FARRE, M.D." The Right Hon, Sir George Grey left town yes terday far Osborne. Viscount Palmerston left town yesterday for his seat, Broadlands, Hants. The Accouchement of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. (From the Lancet.) The almost romantic incidents which surrounded the birth of the infant Prince just born to the Royal line of England have naturally given rise to even more than the ordinary loyal interest which such. an event could not, under any circumstances, fail to excite throughout the country. All the par ticulars have been chronicled with minuteness and general accuracy, although some small errors have been made, in the anxiety to present ad those pleasant domestic details which every woman's heart in England would rejoice to know, concerning the young mother and the infant, around whom centre now so many fond and affectionate good wishes. The accouchement of her Royal Highness was not alto gether so sudden, and without premonitory warn ings as has been currently reported, nor is there any reason to suppose that it was prematurely hastened by her visit to the ice. Slight symptoms existed in the earlier part of the day, which some of the more experienced of the ladies around the Princess attri buted to what proved later to be the true cause. But her Royal Highness, equally with the Prince, has the strongest dislike to what, in ordinary phrase, is nailed " making a fuss," and on this 000a sion preferred to pass over these matters as of no moment. On returning from the ice, at about six o'clock, the symptoms were more urgent. A tele gram was then despatched to London for Dr. Sieveking, of St. Mary's Hospital, Physician in Ordinary to her Ruyal Highness. Presently the aspect of affairs became unmistakable. A second telegram was then despatched for Dr. Farre, of Hertford-street, who had been appointed accoucheur to her Royal Highness. Meantime, however, it was evident that more immediate aid was required, and Mr. H. Brown, of Windsor, was summoned, and had the happiness of bringing the infant Prince into the world. Mr. Brown is a general practitioner of considerable local repute, and enjoys the confidence of the Royal family, with whom tie has been habi tually brought into professional relations. The fortuitous circumstance which placed in the hands of a general practitioner the honour of officiating on this interesting occasion will not be devoid of graaifying reflections on the important and hard working body of men who constitute the general practitioners of Great Britain, whose ability and excellent qualities are well represented in Mr. Brown, and have always been greatly appreciated by the members of the Royal household. Dr. Sieveking reached Frogmore at about 9 p.m., immediately after the infant was born, and Dr. Arthur Farre, who had come down by a special train instantly on receiving his summons, arrived afterwards. All the arrangements lAd been made, as is known, for the accouchement to have taken place at the beginning of March, at Marlborough house; as it was, there was not anything in readi ness, nor was any nurse present, and the maternal experience of the Countess of Macclesfield was most useful. Dr. Ferro has remained at Frogmore in continuous attendance throughout the week. Dr. Sieveking has also visited her Royal Highness daily, until Wednesday, when he, was attacked so severely with muscular rheumatism of an acutely painful character, after returning from his visit, that he has since been and is now temporarily con fined by it to bed. It may be well, perhaps, here to explain the various signatures of the bulletins, which have attracted some attention. The expla • nation is simple. The first bulletin was signed by Dr. Sieveking and Mr. Brown, for they were the two medical gentlemen actually in attendance on the Princess at the moment the bulletin was issued —that is, immediately after the birth of the infant. On Dr. Farre's arrival, he was, of course, put in charge of the case ; Mr. Brown, who had so happily performed the important functions which an emer gency called for, retiring and leaving the illustrious patient, as is the proper and necessary custom, in the hands of her appointed attendants. Dr. Farre, as accoucheur, and Dr. Sieveking, as physician in ordinary, continued in attendance, and therefore signed the daily bulletins during the week. Sub sequently, Dr. Sievekiug being temporarily disabled, Dr. Farre, who has throughout been in constant charge of her Royal Highness, signed singly the bulletins, which he issues on his own individual responsibility. The health of the Princess is excellent, and her convalescence has been uninterrupted, The infant Prince is, happily, a fine and healthy child. Par parenthhe, he is said to present already a striking likeness to his Royal father, his features being unusually well marked, Very precise statements have been made as to the uterine age of the infant Prince, and his weight; but these statements have been more precise than accurate. He is believed by those best able to form an opinion to be some what more than " a seven-months child." The weight of nine pounds gravely assigned to the young Prince is altogether incorrect. We are as sured that he has not been weighed at all ; and this will certainly afford relief to many anxious mothers and nurses, who have declared, almost with one voice, that "it was a shame to weigh the little Prince, for it is so unlucky to weigh a child." His weight is estimated at considerably lees than nine pounds, which is a good weight for a fine child of fully nine months' development ; sis pounds would probably be nearer to the truth, and yet leave no thing to regret. Every one is anxious to know how the Prince is to be brought up. He will be suckled by a wet nurse. The same difficulties presented themselves in this as in other matters, from the unexpected and premature arrival of the little stranger. A nurse was, however, carefully selected in the emergency by Dr. Sieveking from those on the list of the York road Lying•in Institution —Mrs. Connor, a married woman, of irreproachable character, good health and antecedents, and possessing the requisite physical qualities. The little Prince feeds well, and is in excellent health. The Duke and Duchess of Richmond have been entertaining a large party during the early part of the week at Goodwood Park, Sussex. Viscount Mahon, Viscount Hinchingbroke, Mr. Greville, &e., have been among the guests. The Duchess of Hamilton (nee Princess Mary of Baden) and Lady Mary Douglas have left Hamilton House for Brighton. The Earl and Countess of Stanhope, accompanied by Viscount Mahon, Lady Mary Stanhope, and the Hon, Edward Stanhope, left town yesterday afternoon for Che vening Park, near Sevenoaks. Viscount Palmerston left town yesterday for his scat, &cadlands, Hants. Lord and Lady Harry Vane have received a suc cession of distinguished visitors at Newbattle Abbey s near Hastings. The Marquis d'Harcourt has arrived at the Cla rendon Hotel from Paris, The Baron and Baroness de Dampierre have left the Clarendon llotel for Paris. Sir Thomas Gresley and Lady Gresley have left the St. George's Hotel. The Right Hon, Sir George Grey yes terday Otaborne, left town The Thanksgiving Prayer for the Birth of a Prince. The following is the form of prayer and thanksgiving f or the Princess of Wales' safe delivery of a Prince, to be used at morning and evening service, after the General Thanks giving, in all churehes and chapels in England and Wales, and iu the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, upon Sunda'', the 17th day of January instant, or the Sunday after the respective ministers of such churches and chapels shall 1 0 " cive the same : Psalm lxxii. Give the king thy judgments, 0 God, and thy righteons nese unto the king's son. He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment, The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by rig''' teousuess. He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor, They shall fear thee as long as tht Eun and moon endure, throughout all generations. He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass : as ehowers that water the earth In his days shall the right eons flourish ; and abundance ° f peace so long as the moon endureth. He shall have domini° ll , also from sea to sea, and fr o m the river unto the ends 0' the earth. They that dwell in the wilderness shall b°" l before him ; and his enemies shall lick the dust. The kings of Tarsh6h and of the isles shall bring presents : the kings of Sheba and Seba shall o ff er g ift s . Y ea , a ll kings ells ! ' fall down before him : all nations shall serve him. y er he shall deliver the needy when he crieth ; the 1 0 " also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the nee d Y . He shall redeem their soul from deceit and vio lence : and previous shall their blood be in his alg ilt. And he shall live, and to him shall be given of lb ° gold of Sheba : prayer also shalt be made for him condllll - ; and daily shall he be praised. There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upou the top of the mountains' the fruit thereof shall shako like Lebanon : and they of th city shall flourish like grass of the earth. His name shat endure for ever : his name shall be cuntinued as long as th e sun : and men shall be blessed in him : all nations shall e t " , . him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Isra e l' who only doeth wondrous things, And blessed be 1 1 glorious name for ever : and let the whole earth be filled with his glory : Amen, and Amen. curt Cinulat PRAYER. Lord of the Universe I God of mercy and loving ki nd ' ness I Thou takest man under Thy heavenly protective even from birth, and decreest for generations yet unbo rn ' Our lips fail in thanking Thee worthily for the exceedies goodness Thou haat shown unto us, that Thou had vcalOY sided to visit with salvation her Royal Highness the Princes° of Wales. Thou hast lightened her travail, yea, even b°- fore her pain came she was delivered of a male c hild, e scion of the Royal House was bo rn , t o the delight °i the whole nation, and the joy of his illustrious ta ller/ the heir to the throne, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. 0 God I in thine abundant mercy watch over the n 2 e tilßr and her child, sustain and strengthen her so that she n t .h ei e regain her vigour. Keep Thy p rotect i ng h an d ever 7, h - • babe, shield him und er Thy w i ngs . M ay h e grow in and strength; may he bloom and flourish like a vine - r r t and as Thou pourest water upon the parched soil and / 18e ".i upon the dry ground, so abundantly grant him the sP irl d of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel 81 / 0 might, so that he may deli g ht an d re j o i ce th e hearts ° fill august parents. Shepherd of all Nations, th roug h w h om Monarchs rule ..d lew' Great has Thy goodress b een towar d s our mos t grac-- r Sovereign Lady, QUeen Vi c t or i a . Th ou h aat ca used h e to inherit the royal crown of her ancestors ; her child ren } like olive-plants, surround her throne. From the risieg e y , the sun unto the setting there o f, m y r i a d s d we ll under h sceptre, who are bound to her by the tie of affection 8-t sympathy. And this was yet a small thing in ThY 0 Lord God : Thou hest also ordained her house ' °r ; ci great while to come , an d h aat hi g hl y regar d e d h e r in T e l eye, by establishin g h er Th rone on a fi rm f oun dation, en . by granting unto her a grandson—the hope of 0°1 :- generations. 0 continue to gladden her with ThY c°11 ,4 tenance, prolong her lif e , exa l t h er g l ory, an d let her le' rejoice in thy salvation. her Grant that this royal offspring may be a restorer a i life, so that she m a y f orget h er sore grief. Heal w ith 13 c1 balm the wound which i s s till bl ee di ng; soothe her alw oi " 4 o soul with Thy heav en ly so l ace; may children o f the and fourth generation be brought up upon her knees* rrhy Source of all blessings! Thou hast showered dow n h blessings upon the inhabitants of this empire wit h abundance. Thou hest made it a beacon unto all a - 0 1 countries of the earth ; for within the land mercy ail a f tr- t be meet, and righteousness and peace kiss each other. .`, /l itt y, enjoyment of happy freedom and undisturbed tranquiLost each man dwells in his cottage as in a palace. Tl ieli , jv made this a prosperous and united nation, and 1 1886 e - „ 11 6 4 us, in the new-born Prince, a bright feature of hoP° - promise, a renewed pledge of peace and prosperitY. Deign, 0 Lord, ever to sustain and to str engthen by Thule arm of ri g h teousness, so t h at th e y may nu rer moved. t p Hasten the time when all mankind shall serve The° one spirit, one heart, and outs consent. —Amen. A PRAYER FOR THE QUEEN AND ROYAL FAMILY. He who disp unto princes, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdoms who delivereth his servant David from the destructicia sword, who maketh his way in the sea, and a path throus4 the mighty waters ; may he bless, preserve, guard, est enseth salvation unto kings, and dominion exalt, and highly aggrandise, our most gracious Soya", Lady, Queen Victoria ; Albert Edward, Prince of W al f t lf ; the Princess of Wales; and all the Royal 148°.—. May the supreme King of kings, through his infinite uler Ti preserve them, and grant them life, and deliver thee , ' ir : e r all manner of trouble and danger. Subdue nations ul l ; , • to her feet; cause her enemies to fall before her, and e au l e i D g to prosper in all her undert a ki ngs. M ay th e supreme t of kings exalt and highly aggrandise her, and grs ri ' ° 1 f long and prosperously to r e i gn . M ay th e s upreme I°l l,lo kings, through his infi n it e mercy, i nc line her heart 81 7 c o hearts of her councill ors and no bles, with ben °l4l.B o o l3 towards us, and all Israel. In her days and cure t o Judah be saved, and Israel dwell in safety; and m a yUi Redeemer come unto Zion: may this be his gracious and let us bay, Amen. Psalm el Praise ye the Lord. Praise God . in his sanctuary' ois°JOl him in the firmament of his power. Praise bit' I° r etit' Praisetaandh mighty acts : p ra i se h im accor di ng t o hi s excellent boo ness. and soundarp. Praise of himwith the aim psaltery with lam w in ytta~ timbrel and dance : praise him with the stringed Os; meats and organs. Praise him upon the loud el si ev ed thing .that bath breath praise him upon the high-sounuing cymbals. Y e Lord. Amen. praise the Lord. P r aise . marriage of Lady Alice Mary c 4 d li a o u n g . h j t o er hn o i‘ f . the Earl and Countess of De s ' irt El $ll Westminster: I : e eunikr, took place yesterday by 52 l'i'l 14 r - La n dy o i y i AL i t a A h j ecioa7o: ofitlidet proprietor n of - ajor, eldest val ise a t w h e e r were admittedu r i Of tile iobsrbel e . nhika r A 1 • so a COLOSSEUM.—By the invitati°- oarea of distributed amongst nelaeieu te the various Chris:alas eurertaitiale'ere re' of the performances the chil drell . li ds 0 11 galed with buns and winsandof IntriOUß kinds , toys • L ys TO 11°41 PLIOTOGRAPHs OF EMINENT ADlEgi"' 1.40e0 exhibit .4 Manh , at a t n an d , o ” th G er e s ug o h l , by Mr. M. A. Bawl at hiS rel3l„ be 13r3 ant, n and 3 , North ing .oun . _ umberland-court, Strand. Y A ' niong o.o'l -.1%00 oCnaglpsetodptohaneliaanmr them, ase)erl uofmainnu:aertairito,othirie 00,11:1: eArl i state a sm .r e residents Lincoln and Davis, all tlia Pra-olovir, literati— Seward, Beecher, i'°jiiiiiiiiPß' CUPID AND Gurnett Smith, and a 0 133 ,, 00 others. . The collection • 100 aubi ee ` ' comprises about are all from life. ~,,,,,, 1,011C1°!: THE the kind; riaTlszog-....Veridmed... A :10: : correspondent of an Irish journal writeof".. ce til l ' is s i a e i v d e that there never was a war, great or 0 01 16:1 5 11° between Heenan b the a t a rule.ut s b e e w e h n i e c n h e a n w d woman Nwvaass_nnoott Ineulleed:l;tioeneot! best of it on this battle" Troy, but s e f a a n ir d a ll n l d ars were both involredddebeYo t h e ... 4 tl: too often fickle go ~ a occasion, and Mars in the her ee' Yankee Giant was compelled to succumb to be t i73117 14 ° c l a t s n t o s w h seems that King had for some time before tli°,,iiiofr handsome eyes on the daughter of a retired P ub t ; el:I' who, likeeepish Theretire into private life and keep for his m co e nsent. to the more fortunate of toe fraternity, hi' d bee on. , ' e. ableda page l, lady is fair to look upon, and liiagf 4 .0 16 young fellow, made overtures to the `1)040 contingent o th cc e a s a m i.a i n les hurst upon the success of King iu the battle °'.,.. Wi t This, however, as the story goes , vinstaa' The extraordinary prowess of the gladiator °rottlias ewas,l beautyn o stimulateddouibut,add iaddition to theby t i l: t e t, k h e o a p; a t °.; 1860 theIiuNGLISII LooordoTlVEs.—At the cl °se o a f O . United Kingdom of locomotives on the railway 6,15 - 6, 0 was 5,801. Ia 1861 there war° aro' and at the endof u n_s o j t_ives as w tine was brought Alloy/I°3o re e into use almost every dal. 1862, 6,308, Thus, au additional 1uc,„°,1.:70 neewr onesus the tune of duration fur each engine, u p the :toci4 would be annually required to keep up tl f a o NO: and, irrespective, of any foreign demand, at loot uvirtipili ill be required annually on home accoullt• ' lla ti I°l. l' io - o re u e ll ent. the cost of each engine, the 500 annually ca .. ,„ c on' siaPerat„ an aggregate of £1,250,000. sknotUer curi°:olo of the r suggested ley the above figures, is the tabegiaeo' c a " employed in driving and working tlice epoo Between 12,000 and 13 000 drivers d area nit l - 4 t) i t ioa regularly t l rl en'' ° ye-, and ' thdeisveermeanre i ent a l' °1)11- , 1'. iiri l6 w t h a i t e l h east 60.000 persons de I Intnonswift iron -..,, o f pen( en .. _ fljaatlY have played R - 0 prominent a part in tau ,•• oar age. 0 01' DIREEPEN° HALFPENNY -,- ..,,, r.--Ac 0 --E AN 1-10. A.• Prat' tli .i l 7; to theifot:owin( Edinburgh Scotsman of WedneeelaY t ., coa i ' eligible" situation appears to be 0 0 . ' l _ re ity:' ' petition ' s ' " among students at the _Edinburgh Vii'vv_veaing' Wanted, by a lad td , f n hour in the v ce y, a s u cut or a $ to assist • 4 little boy to prepare his lessonS for;c;sfigli term; a guinea per quartet. Address No. 1511 tffice," e ° l lt: fo r t